Shripal Morakhia | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Filmmaker, film producer, businessman |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Shripal Morakhia (Marathi: श्रीपाल मोराखिया) is an Indian businessman, film director and film producer. Morakhia is best known for his 2005 directorial debut Naina. Presently, Morakhia is chairman of Smaaash a sports entertainment venture with his equity partner and former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.[1]
Morakhia was a stock broker and executive assistant to President of New York Stock Exchange. Thereafter, Morakhia also opened an investment bank outfit SSKI and online portal Sharekhan.[2]
Morakhia founded entertainment centre Smaaash in 2012 which holds the equity of 1.5 billion rupees after the investment by FW Sports Investment Fund (FSIF). The venture is co-operated by STAR India.[3][4][5]
Morakhia also launched his film production and film distribution company named iDream Productions in early 2000 and distributed many films. Morakhia holds 50% stake of the production house.[6][7]
Morakhia's directorial venture Naina faced oppositions by public and ophthalmologists from India, stated that film will discourage eye donors to donate eyes. Morakhia defended the film, saying that Naina would not discourage any medical institution.[8]